maggot
Definitions
The soft-bodied, legless larva of a fly or other dipterous insect.
A whimsical or perverse fancy or notion.
Examples
The decaying fruit in the bin was crawling with a single maggot.
Fishermen often use a maggot as bait to catch small freshwater fish.
The forensic investigator carefully examined the maggot to estimate the time of death.